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Paper squishies are a fun craft to make with your kids!

Here is a full tutorial on how to make a paper squishy exactly.

Paper Squishies

If you had a craft project lined up for your next craft session, then just shelf it.

Trust me, because this DIY is definitely worth it.

Youre going to make…paper squishies!

paper squishies

Can you imagine a world without squishies?

Theyre super cute, squiggly, puffy, squishy, and the best part?

On top of it, super easy to make!

blue and pink paper squishies

Theyre also a great craft activity for kids and can keep them occupied for hours playing with them.

Fill them up with markers, glue them together, and youve got your paper squishes!

holding pink squishie

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Use different colored pens to make your drawing as colorful and creative as you’re able to!

Cut the drawn pattern out with a pair of scissors and set it aside for now.

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Step 4

Once you are done designing your cartoon drawing, carefully cut out the outline.

Also cut out the back of the pattern and set aside.

Step 6

This next step will require a little more effort, but its still pretty fun!

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Grab a roll of scotch.

Youll be covering the entire cutout with strips of tape from head to toe, as seen below.

Dont worry about the ends, you could always tuck them in later.

drawing cat shape on paper

You will, however, need to watch out for any gaps between the tape.

Speaking of wrinkles, also venture to smoothen out any possible creases and air bubbles under the tape.

Laying the cut out flat on a table and taping it in place will help you eliminate these issues.

drawing cat face

Step 7

Just remember to leave the bottom of the paper squishy uncovered.

Youll need that hole to stuff your toy filling inside it.

Tuck the ends of the tape as you go.

cutting out paper

Step 9

When youre done with step 8, grab your bag of stuffing.

The trick is to only use as much of the stuffing as required, and not overstuff it.

It might be tempting to have a really squishy and cuddly squishy toy.

cat drawn on paper

Step 10

Once youve stuffed the squishy, its time to tape the ends shut.

Then tuck them into each other and seal the tape in a neat fold.

Your paper squishy is all done!

cutting out cat shape

I just bet your kids are going to love playing with it.

They can also help you make these squishies!

glueing on front of cat

taping front of squishie

taping squishie

adding more strips of tape

taping paper squishie

opening bottom on squishie

taping top of squishie

adding tape to ears

taping back of squishie

adding stuffing to bag

adding stuffing to squishie

sealing bottom with tape

squishing paper cat squishie

completed DIY paper squishies

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